Senior Auditor

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured training

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Senior for a respected accountancy firm in the Watford area. The role blends approximately 80% audit with 20% accounts preparation, and offers hybrid working, professional development, and clear progression.

You will lead audit assignments, mentor juniors, and build client relationships across diverse sectors, with a salary band of £42,000–£52,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification.
• 2.5 years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Strong audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and deliver audit assignments from start to finish.
• Manage audit engagements for a varied client portfolio.
• Supervise and review junior team members' work.
• Assist with statutory and consolidated financial statements preparation under FRS102.

Skills

Strong audit experience

Client relationship skills

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Audit Senior
£42,000 - £52,000 (dependent on experience) + Benefits
Watford Area Hybrid Working Available
Are you looking to take the next step in your audit career with a respected and growing accountancy practice that genuinely values professional development, technical excellence, and work-life balance?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join a highly regarded accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering quality advice to a diverse client base. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, complex assignments, and clear progression opportunities.
This position offers a varied workload, combining approximately 80% audit and 20% accounts preparation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of client-facing audit work and technical accounting responsibilities.
The Audit Senior will work closely with managers and partners while supporting the development of junior team members across a varied portfolio of clients operating within the accountancy sector.

What you'll be doing

• Planning, leading and delivering audit assignments from start to completion.
• Managing audit engagements for a wide-ranging client portfolio, including larger and more complex organisations.
• Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements under FRS102.
• Producing draft corporation tax computations.
• Identifying audit findings and preparing recommendations for management.
• Assisting with group reporting requirements and component audit assignments.
• Supporting the preparation of accounts for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs.
• Ensuring assignments are delivered to agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout engagements.

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification.
• At least 2.5 years' experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Strong audit experience across a variety of client sectors.
• Good technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues.
• Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise effectively.
• Familiarity with audit and accounts software packages would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach and desire to continue developing within the accountancy profession.

What's on offer

• Salary of £42,000 - £52,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured training and professional development.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Modern technology and equipment provided.